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HI New Orleans - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Billiards
Lobby sitting area
Fridge, microwave
Lobby

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1028 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112
  • Bourbon Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Caesars Superdome
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Smoothie King Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Accessible Dormitory

  • 22.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 8-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Men's 8-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 8-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 35.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Accessible Dormitory

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Accessible Dormitory

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dormitory

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Men's 6-Bed Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 6-Bed Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Accessible Dormitory

  • 22.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Men's 4-Bed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a Women's 4-Bed Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Accessible ((ADA) Private Queen Ensuite)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Private Queen Ensuite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Accessible ((ADA) Private Queen and Bunks Ensuite)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Private Queen and Bunks Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

New Orleans

With a stay at HI New Orleans - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in New Orleans, steps from Saenger Theatre and within a 5-minute walk of Bourbon Street. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Museum of Death New Orleans and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Louis Armstrong Park.
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What's nearby

  • Bourbon Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caesars Superdome - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jackson Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Smoothie King Center - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Canal at North Rampart Stop - 1 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 16 min walk
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Daisy Dukes Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fiery Crab Seafood Res - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monkey Board - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gallier's Restaurant & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

HI New Orleans - Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Saenger Theatre
HI New Orleans - Hostel offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This New Orleans hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a communal living room.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of HI New Orleans - Hostel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Onsite venue - café.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (114 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1899
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - July 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

HI New Orleans Hostel
Hi Orleans Hostel Orleans
HI New Orleans - Hostel New Orleans
HI New Orleans - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

HI New Orleans - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 578 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful facility. We had the suite which consisted of a queen bed and bunk beds which was great for me and my two kids. The room was very clean as was the whole property. The staff was helpful as it was our first time in New Orleans. It is walking distance from Bourbon Street. It is even on the trolley and bus routes. You have to park in a parking garage and walk to the hotel is the only downside but other than that everything was great. Definitely will book this hostel again when I go back to New Orleans.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable stay near all NOLA attractions

The hostel is near all the local attractions. You can walk, take the bus, street car...a lot of options. It is safe and clean and has card access locks to lockers and storage area, very secure. Breakfast from 8-10am is an added amenity that I appreciate. I don't have to worry about finding a place to eat before I start my day wandering around the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure, easygoing stay. I felt safe, could come and go freely, and connect with others when I wanted. Everyone seemed chill and focused on their own trip, no drama.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nesrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

It was my very first hostel experience. I shared a room with two other people. Bathrooms were very clean, though a strange, musty smell was present in all of them. They were obviously cleaned frequently. They were never out of supplies (shampoo, towels, and toilet paper). One thing I would change is that everyone is expected to wash their own dishes which is not the most conservative way to use water. I did not see any signs about water consumption, either, though there were many necessary signs. I saw one person wash one coffee cup with probably 4 galons of water.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I recommend, just not my style

I have never stayed at a hostel, but would readily suggest y’all for people who do. The bed was comfortable, bathroom clean, though some were closed so sometimes it was hard to find an open one. My room was right at a major intersection, and it seemed the window was really thin so I couldn’t sleep. That was my biggest complaint. The staff were helpful, cheerful and encouraging. For me, I was on vacation and needed a different experience. Nothing against the facility at all. Now I’ve experienced a hostel and found it’s not for me, though I do appreciate what y’all do.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Persephone

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
How clean and quiet your hostels are
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really did like my stay there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is excellent. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The rooms are clean. Towels are provided. Your electric key card locks your large luggage locker. The breakfast is great fruit, bread, bagels,cakes and cereal. There also 24hrs tea & coffee available. Every where is walkable from here. The airport 202 bus stop is only one block away.Highlyrecommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shakeera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it here! Close to the Quarters
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest, New Orleans

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
comfortable bedding, spacious areas for working/cooking/dining in the hostel, walkable to all nearby attractions (French Quater, tours, convention center)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very very expensive compared to 4 star hotels in the area. Good location by Bourbon street. Staff are efficient, but are hit-and-miss whether they are friendly or not. The lobby is big and could be good for hanging out, but I wouldn't say it was social. Hot water took forever to start in the shower. Private rooms are nice but very basic - definitely not worth the price since you don't get the bonus of the social aspect that I think you pay for.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and everything was really great! I was a bit nervous about noise since I tend to be a light sleeper, but we were in one of the private rooms and it was super, I didn't need to even use ear plugs. The room ceilings are really high, modern, and the AC was perfect. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh-Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The lobby and rooms were clean and comfortable. Guests doing their own dishes often left the sinks full of food and there was some questionable cleanliness of dishes. Overall, it was a good accommodation and we would use it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025